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Mom of a 1 yr 8 m old boy1 Year ago

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Hello Doctor, My son is 2 months old now. He has started to lick and suck his fingers. Is this ok? Or should I stop it. If this has to be stopped, pls let me know the ways to stop it.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago

A. In fact, some babies start sucking their thumb in the womb. Between 2 and 4 months, your baby may start bringing their hands intentionally to their mouth. In addition to being comforting, this is an exciting step in their physical and cognitive development.

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